KYOCERA AVX KAM Series Automotive MLCCs
KYOCERA AVX KAM Series Automotive Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) adhere to AEC-Q200 standards and undergo continuous quality assurance testing in IATF, QS9000, and VDA 6.4-certified facilities. These devices combine miniaturization and high-capacity atomization technologies initially developed for smartphones to maximize space in densely packed automotive circuits. The KAM series offers case sizes ranging from 0201 to 2220 and a voltage rating span from 4V to 3000V with dielectrics including C0G/NP0, X7R, X7S, X7T, X8R, X8L, and X8G. The components cater to electric vehicle control units, ADAS sensors, LiDAR systems, and high-reliability industrial applications that require compact, low-voltage solutions.
Features
- AECQ200 qualified
- Compact and lightweight
- High-capacity atomization
- High reliability
- Lead-free
- Miniaturization technology
- Nickel/tin finish
- QS9000 and VDA 6.4 approved
- RoHS compliant
- Surface mount termination
- Wide range of case sizes, capacitance values, and voltage ratings
Applications
- ADAS sensors
- Battery Management Systems (BMSs)
- Electric vehicle control units
- Engine Control Units (ECUs)
- LiDAR systems
- Onboard chargers
- Power distribution modules
- Safety systems
- Telematics and infotainment systems
- Thermal management systems
- Transmission control units
- Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication
Technical Specifications
| Parameters | Values |
|---|---|
| Case Sizes | 0201, 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210, 1808, 1812, and 2220 |
| Voltage Range | 4V to 3000V |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | +150°C |
| Capacitance Range | 0.47pF to 22µF |
| Maximum Capacitance Tolerance | ±20% |
Video
This TTI Tech Specs video for KYOCERA AVX KAM Series Automotive MLCCs explains that they are available in voltage rating ranges from 4V to 3000V and in packages from 0201 to 2220 EIA and 0603 to 5750 IEC.
See video transcript below
Video Transcript
Now I like a big capacitor explosion like any engineer, but when it comes to the caps in my car, well, not so much. For those needing a capacitor to survive the extremes found in modern vehicles, then look no further than the KYOCERA AVX KAM Series. To start, these surface mount capacitors are all AEC-Q200 qualified, can operate in temperatures from -55°C to +150°C, available in voltage ratings from 4V to 3000V, and packages from 0201 to 2220 EIA, and 0603 to 5750 IEC, meaning that any engineer looking at this range is spoiled for choice. Their wide range of dielectrics including X7R, X7T, C0G, and X8G allows this series to be used in everything from basic decoupling all the way to RF circuits, and thanks to the combination of high-quality dielectrics and strict quality control, capacitor tolerances range from ±0.1pF to ±20%.
